$2,400
H 29 in Dm 7 in
Luminous Murano Teal Art Glass Silver Aventurine Bullicante Lamp, Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A luminous Murano Midcentury teal art glass silver aventurine bullicante lamp by Barovier & Toso; of ribbed baluster form with splayed scalloped foot resting on a giltwood base.
Balboa Bullicante Glass & Alabaster Lamp
By Balboa
Located in Hanover, MA
Balboa 1950's Murano lamp bullicante glass ribbed ~9 inch diameter ball on 8 inch square white marble base with taper turned alabaster neck.
Alabaster
Balboa Opalescent Murano Bullicante Table Lamp
By Balboa
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1950's Balboa Murano bullicante controlled bubble opalescent glass table lamp on step tiered white alabaster base. 8 inches by 8 inches square base.
Alabaster, Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Green Bullicante Table Lamp, c. 1950
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Barovier & Toso Murano Green Bullicante deep green and gold table lamp, c. 1950. 34.5” h. x 9” w. x 9” d.
Glass
Petite Murano Bullicante Round Ball Table Lamp, 1940's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Smaller Clear Crystal Globe Bullicante Table Lamp by Murano. Featuring a hand crafted transparent glass ball with controlled bubbles and chrome neck. 9 H to top of socket, with small...
Crystal, Chrome
Barovier & Toso Murano Bullicante Glass Table Lamp with Avventurina, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Murano glass table lamp with Rigadin and Bullicante decoration and Avventurina throughout.
Brass
Stilux Milano, Mid-century aluminum and bullicante glass table lamp
By Stilux
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition for this table lamp produced by Stilux Milano during the 60s and made from brushed aluminum and bullicante glass.
Aluminum
Barovier & Toso Murano Bullicante Glass Table Lamp with Avventurina, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage handcrafted Murano glass table lamp that finely illustrates multiple unique Murano glassmaking techniques of Rigadin, Bullicante and Avventurina throughout.
Brass
$1,105
H 7.68 in Dm 4.73 in
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s A striking handblown Murano glass table lamp by Archimede Seguso, dating to the 1950s.
Blown Glass
$1,530
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
Barovier Large Flower Murano Bullicante Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and rare large floral table lamp in Murano mouth-blown bullicante glass and brass.
Brass
$6,975 / set
H 25.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Bullicante Detailed Glass & Brass Fitted Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
These bold and materially stunning Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps W/ Bullicante Detailing in Smoked Bronze & Brass Fittings originate from Italy during the 21st Century.
Brass
$2,729 / set
H 14.57 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Bullicante Table Lamps on Black Marble Bases
Located in London, GB
Italy, C.1950s A refined pair of circa 1950s Murano glass Bullicante table lamps, beautifully composed with clear hand-blown glass spheres and solid black marble plinth bases.
Murano Glass
$2,950
H 27.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Gold Aventurine Bullicante on White Murano Table Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
They are further embellished with a bottom skirt of rigaree trim and bullicante detailing. Each lamp rests on a gilt bronze base resembling pointed flower petals with veining.
Blown Glass
$3,684 / set
H 7.49 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of 1950s Italian green/silver Murano glass bullicante ball lamps by Seguso
Located in London, GB
Unusual chic pair of 1950's emerald green and clear Murano glass ball lamps infused with tiny bubbles. Overlaid with decorative silver leaf pattern. Shaped with ribbed sides to enhan...
Silver, Chrome
$7,475 / set
H 18 in Dm 13 in
Pair of Mid-Century Sculptural Hand-Blown Smoke Murano Bullicante Glass Uplights
Located in New York, NY
Newly rewired to American Standards, these lamps accommodate one edison base bulb each, achieving up to 100 watts of light.
Murano Glass
Artisan Murano Glass Table Lamp with Silver Leaf Accents
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in New York, NY
Murano sommerso clear and white, ribbed glass table lamp with bullicante and gold leaf inclusions. Carved wood base & ball finial finished in antiqued silver leaf.
Chrome, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
1950's Large Bullicante Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Bullicante Glass Pendant Lamp 1950’s Large Bullicante Glass Pendant Lamp.
Glass
1950's Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Barrel Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Barrel Lamp 1950’s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Barrel Lamp.
Glass
1950's Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp 1950’s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp.
Glass
1950's Very Large Bullicante Glass Wall Or Celling Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Very Large Bullicante Glass Wall Or Ceiling Lamp 1950’s Very Large Bullicante Glass Wall Or Ceiling Lamp.
Glass
$3,415
H 39.38 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Mazzega Pendant Lamp in Bullicante Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
Design This beautiful pendant lamp made in bullicante Murano glass is the epitome of elegance.The bullicant technique involves adding several layers of bubbles to the thick glass.
Murano Glass
$498 / item
H 5.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
1970's Czech Smoked Bullicante Orb Glass Wall - Ceiling Lamps - Good Qty Availab
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Czech Smoked Bullicante Orb Glass Wall - Ceiling Lamps - Good Quantity Available.
Glass
$3,768Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in Dm 6.89 in
Large version Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce and Seguso glass pendant, Italy 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Milan, IT
Large 1960s Gino Sarfatti chrome metal and Seguso Bullicante Murano glass ceiling lamp for Arteluce.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 22 in Dm 5 in
Two Terrific Barovier Table Lamps with Bullicante Bubbles and Gold Inclusions
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Two terrific table lamps by Barovier & Toso, circa 1960. One lamp is white and the other is purple each with bullicante bubbles and gold inclusions.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 32 in Dm 8 in
Elegant Pair of Seguso Murano Glass Gold Leaf Bullicante Glass Table Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of vetreria archimede seguso gold leaf and clear bullicante Murano glass table lamps.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 33 in Dm 6 in
Pretty Pair of Light Pink Murano Glass Table Lamps with Bullicante Inclusions
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of light pink Italian Murano glass table lamps with gold bullicante inclusions, circa 1950.
Wood, Murano Glass
LS 134 Medusa Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, Germany
The central element is white while the three outer ones are made of clear "bullicante" (bubble infused) glass. The lamp holds one regular E26 socket and creates a very soothing warm ...
Blown Glass
A Pair of Early 20th Century Murano Glass Bullicante Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early twentieth century Murano glass round bullicante lamps, in clear glass with control bubbles throughout and turned brass collars.
Glass
Sold
H 19.75 in Dm 8 in
Mid Century Italian Murano Alfredo Barbini White & Gold Polveri Bullicante Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian Murano Alfredo Barbini White, Gold Polvier and Bullicante Large Table Lamp. An absolutely stunning piece and is sure to impress.
Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 17 in Dm 5.25 in
Pair of Murano Barovier & Toso Clear Bullicante Lamps with Pinched Mid-Section
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of Barovier & Toso 1960s lamps composed of 2 clear bullicante (controlled bubble) conical form glass elements forming a pinched mid-section with gilt-metal ring.
Blown Glass
Red Murano Bullicante Glass Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid twentieth century red Murano glass lamp of gadrooned conical form, with bullicante decoration and gold flecks throughout.
Blown Glass
Seguso Murano Bullicante Glass Table Lamp
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Astoria, NY
Seguso Modern Italian bullicante gold flecked Murano art glass table lamp, on Lucite base.
Murano Glass
Pair of Bullicante Amber Glass Lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 A pair of small Murano amber glass lamps of gadrooned spherical form, the bullicante technique decorating the glass throughout with bubbles within.
Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Bullicante Murano Glass Lamp by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, London
Murano glass lamp Bullicante By Seguso Remnant of scalloped Murano label.
Murano Glass
Two 1950s bullicante ball lamps by archemide Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Two Amber/gold bullicante ribbed globe lamps by Archimede Seguso Murano Venezia C1950 with shades .
Brass
Bullicante Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning lavender Murano glass table lamp attributed to Barovier & Toso. This lamp was handblown using the bullicante technique, in which several layers of controlled air bubbles a...
Brass
1950s Barbini Murano Bullicante Glass Lamps, a Pair
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive, 1950s pair of Murano glass lamps featuring a wonderful gold flecking and encased bubble (bullicante) technique on a white background by Alfredo Barbini.
Art Glass
1950s Barbini Murano Bullicante Glass Lamps, a Pair
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in South Charleston, WV
1950s pair of Murano glass lamps featuring a wonderful gold flecking and encased bubble (bullicante) technique on a white background by Alfredo Barbini in a ribbed design.
Marble
Red Midcentury Italian Murano Bullicante Glass Ball Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A small red Murano bullicante glass ball lamp with brass rim. Bullicante is a technique used in Murano glass to create controlled bubbles throughout a piece.
Murano Glass
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Bullicante Ball Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid twentieth century bullicante Murano glass ball lamps, with gadrooning throughout Bullicante is a technique used in Murano glass to create controlled bubbles throughout ...
Glass, Murano Glass
A pair of gold Murano bullicante glass ball lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950 A pair of midcentury Murano glass lamps in the form of spiralling spheres, with bullicante technique creating bubbles throughout, and with gold flecks to the inter...
Murano Glass
Sold
H 27.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamp, Turquoise Bullicante
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Lamp Shade Dimensions: 27.50”H x 11.50”W x 11.50”D Shade: 10"H x 13"W x 13"D This Hollywood Regency table lamp features a vibrant turquoise Murano g...
Brass
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 5.52 in
Archimede Seguso Midcentury Bullicante Murano Glass Table Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
This amazing lamp can be easily converted and rewired for US, European electrical requirements.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Shimmering Pr of Murano 1940's Clear Bullicante Art Glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering pair of Murano 1940's clear bullicante art glass lamps; each with vasi-form top above a spheroid mid-section all over a splayed base; in a clear bullicante glass with co...
Vintage Italian Murano Alfredo Barbini Blue Gold Polveri & Bullicante Table Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian Murano Alfredo Barbini Sky Blue, Gold Polvier and Bullicante Large Table Lamp. An absolutely amazing piece and is sure to impress.
Glass, Murano Glass
Single Murano Italian White and Gold Bullicante Control Bubbles Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handblown vintage Italian Murano ribbed white cased glass lamp with subtle gold inclusions with controlled bubbles in the bullicante technique ribbed table lamp.
Brass
Sold
H 12.01 in Dm 7.88 in
Ercole Barovier Art Deco Murano Glass "Bullicante" Italian Table Lamp, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This lamp was designed and produced by Ercole Barovier in the 1940s, it is made of Murano Bullicante glass.
Murano Glass
Murano Pink Glass with Bullicante and Silver Flakes Pair of Table Lamps
Located in Downingtown, PA
Murano pink glass with bullicante and silver flakes table lamps, A pair, Possibly Barovier & Toso, 1950s.
Murano Glass
Sold
H 8.67 in Dm 4.73 in
Ercole Barovier, Mid-Century table lamp in bullicante murano glass. Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this small table lamp made from brass and bullicante Murano glass.
Brass
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of Seguso Midcentury Bullicante Murano Glass Ball Table Lamps, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Murano "bullicante" glass ball table lamps completed by an off-white fabric lampshade.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Barbini Hollywood Regency Murano Bullicante Glass Lamps with Gold Leaf
By Barbini
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Hollywood Regency style Murano glass stacked ball table lamps by Barbini, produced in Italy, circa 1950s, with controlled bubbles (bullicante), mounted on gilded wood bases.
Gold Leaf
Petite Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Archimede Seguso Bullicante Glass Table Lamp Vintage Condition with New Linen Shade Tested and Rewired for US
Murano Glass
Murano Cream Cooper Glass Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
White Murano glass table lamp with "bullicante" inclusions with aventurine on new custom acrylic base.
Pair of Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of hour glass shape Murano lamps in bullicante glass with controlled gold inclusions.
Brass
Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps by Seguso
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of murano glass lamps with bullicante and gold inclusions over green base by Seguso.
Murano Glass
Tall White Gold Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large hand blown Italian Murano glass lamp with bullicante bubbles and hints of gold. Brass fittings and new custom acrylic base.
Brass
Hand Blown Amethyst Glass Table Lamp with Lucite Accents 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Murano bullicante amethyst glass table lamp with Lucite base & finial in the manner of Alfredo Barbini, Italy 1970's.
Chrome
Space Age Murano 'Bullicante' Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Space Age sconce or ceiling lamp made of Murano Bullicante glass and chrome metal.
Metal
Sold
H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Large Vintage 1980s Murano Gold Bullicante Wall Lamp with Brass
Located in København, DK
Large vintage Murano Hollywood Regency wall lamp. Attributed to Barovier & Toso. Mouth-blown glass in bullicante technique with brass detail. 2x E14 socket.
Brass
1950s Murano Bullicante Lamp
By Venini
Located in CA, CA
A decorative 1950s table lamp with clear ribbed bullicante cup resting on brass tripod base.
Art Glass
1950s Pair of Murano Bullicante Table Lamps
Located in London, London
Pair of Murano Bullicante table lamps. A pair of Murano glass table lamps, featuring a striking "bullicante" technique that creates a pattern of controlled air bubbles within the g...
Murano Glass
1930s Venini Bullicante Red Ball Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Deep cranberry red and clear Murano glass ball lamp with beautifully aerated glass. Perfect for a dressing-table or desk.
Murano Glass
1950s Barbini Murano Bullicante Glass Lamps, a Pair
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive, 1950s pair of Murano glass lamps featuring a wonderful gold flecking and encased bubble (bullicante) technique on a white background by Alfredo Barbini.
Art Glass
Bullicante Glass Ribbed Ball Lamp by Vetreria Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Hanover, MA
Gold leaf flecked bullicante ribbed globe lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s.
Murano Glass
Midcentury Bullicante Glass Ball Table Lamp by Vetreria Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Cranberry red bullicante ribbed globe lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s.
Blown Glass
Midcentury Bullicante Glass Ball Table Lamp by Vetreria Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Raspberry pink bullicante ribbed globe lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s.
Blown Glass
Midcentury Bullicante Glass Ball Table Lamp by Vetreria Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Deep vintage gold bullicante ribbed globe lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s.
Blown Glass
Pair of Barovier & Toso Pink Bullicante Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Murano 5, Barovier&Toso
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous pair of pink, hand blown Barovier & Toso Murano art glass table lamps, circa 1950s. The lamps are brass single socket on ribbed baluster form pink bodies with controlled b...
Brass
Pair of Seguso "Bullicante" Murano Glass Floral Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and unique pair of floral table lamps entirely made of mouth-blown Murano glass and brass.
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Shimmering Murano Mid-Century Aubergine Bullicante Art Glass Lamp with Silver
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering Murano mid-century aubergine bullicante art glass lamp with silver inclusions; by Barovier Toso; the thickly modeled ribbed lamp of purple and clear aventurine glass wit...
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in
Archimede Seguso Midcentury Bullicante Murano Glass Ball Table Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
The lamp is in amazing condition with no chips or cracks.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in
Archimede Seguso Midcentury Bullicante Murano Glass Ball Table Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
The lamp is in amazing condition with no chips or cracks.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 7.29 in Dm 4.53 in
Archimede Seguso Midcentury Bullicante Murano Glass Ball Table Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
This amazing lamp can be easily converted and rewired for US, European electrical requirements.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Sommerso White Glass Lamps with Bullicante and Avventurina 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of 1950's Murano sommerso white and clear glass table lamps containing exaggerated bullicante with avventurina and hardware finished in golden brass.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 10.62 in Dm 5.9 in
Murano Globe-Shaped Lamp Cobalt Blue with Aventurine 'Gold Metal' and Bullicante
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Murano globe-shaped lamp made in cobalt blue with aventurine (gold metal) and bullicante decor (finely controlled bubbles).
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 70.87 in Dm 21.66 in
Ercole Barovier, Rare Bullicante Murano glass and brass floor lamp. Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, CT
A rare and exquisite floor lamp designed by Ercole Barovier, one of the most celebrated figures in Murano glassmaking, dating back to the 1940s.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Monumental Tall Murano White Lamps
By Murano 5
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental pair of tall Mid-Century Italian Murano white ribbed glass lamps with gold bullicante (controlled bubbles).
Linen, Blown Glass, Lucite
Glass Ball Murano Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1950’s
Located in London, GB
Cranberry red bullicante ribbed globe lamp made in Murano, Italy, 1950s.
Blown Glass
Pair Monumental Barovier Murano Oval Table Lamps With Gold Inclusions
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning pair of large hand blown oval shaped Murano table lamps with controlled "bullicante" bubbles and gold inclusions by Barovier et Toso.
Brass
Sold
H 38.19 in Dm 21.66 in
Pair of Huge Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lights by Barovier & Toso 1950'
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Pair of large mid-century light green color " bullicante "Murano glass table lamps with light gold rims decoration and gold dust inclusion. by Barovier, 1950s.
Blown Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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